PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeljko Raznjatovic (ranked 23764 p4p, 513 weight class) and Bob Kimbo Clark (ranked 5260 p4p, 427 weight class). Raznjatovic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Arkanovi Tigrovi. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Raznjatovic
vs
Kimbo Clark

192 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeljko Raznjatovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Kimbo Clark!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raznjatovic misses with a combination
and Kimbo Clark counters with a series of strikes. Raznjatovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kimbo Clark tries to clinch there but Raznjatovic circles away.
Kimbo Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raznjatovic.
Raznjatovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Raznjatovic misses with the combination.
Raznjatovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raznjatovic keeps the fight on the outside.

Raznjatovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raznjatovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kimbo Clark has wrist control.

Raznjatovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kimbo Clark, up you get!
Kimbo Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Raznjatovic tries to sprawl out of it but Kimbo Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raznjatovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raznjatovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kimbo Clark backs up against the cage.

It looks like Bob Kimbo Clark has been cut.

Raznjatovic has taken the fight to the clinch.

Raznjatovic breaks from the clinch.

Raznjatovic gets tackled into the cage by Kimbo Clark. Kimbo Clark maintains the clinch.
Kimbo Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raznjatovic avoids it.

Raznjatovic manages to break the clinch.

Raznjatovic clinches.

Raznjatovic breaks from the clinch.
Raznjatovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Raznjatovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimbo Clark to the mat! Kimbo Clark manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimbo Clark looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raznjatovic wants to get up but he can't break Kimbo Clark's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raznjatovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimbo Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Raznjatovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Raznjatovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raznjatovic is breathing heavily.
Kimbo Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimbo Clark tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Raznjatovic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kimbo Clark is trying to escape the mount.
Raznjatovic lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kimbo Clark defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Raznjatovic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raznjatovic wants to control the pace but Kimbo Clark is squirming around nicely.
Kimbo Clark takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kimbo Clark tries to hold on but Raznjatovic postures up.

Raznjatovic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kimbo Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Zeljko Raznjatovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimbo Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raznjatovic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimbo Clark! But no joy.
Raznjatovic misses with a two punch combination.
Raznjatovic throws a right and a left that Kimbo Clark avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raznjatovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kimbo Clark won't allow Raznjatovic to pass to mount.
Raznjatovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kimbo Clark controls his leg.
Kimbo Clark gets back to full guard.
Kimbo Clark controls Raznjatovic momentarily but Raznjatovic frees himself.

Raznjatovic stands and steps away. Kimbo Clark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raznjatovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeljko Raznjatovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Kimbo Clark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Raznjatovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kimbo Clark counters with a left and a right that stings Raznjatovic.
Raznjatovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kimbo Clark can pounce on him.
Kimbo Clark moves in looking to clinch but Raznjatovic pushes him off.

Raznjatovic shoots in and bounces Kimbo Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Raznjatovic trying to control but Kimbo Clark is working from the bottom.
Raznjatovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimbo Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raznjatovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimbo Clark can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kimbo Clark is working an open guard so Raznjatovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kimbo Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimbo Clark throws a series of punches but Raznjatovic moves out of range.
Zeljko Raznjatovic is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Raznjatovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimbo Clark to the mat! Kimbo Clark manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raznjatovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimbo Clark's head.

Raznjatovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Raznjatovic misses with a series of wild punches.

Raznjatovic drives through with a takedown into Kimbo Clark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Kimbo Clark manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimbo Clark can't get the takedown.
Kimbo Clark wants to get back to striking at distance but Raznjatovic won't allow it.

Raznjatovic manages to break the clinch.

Raznjatovic clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimbo Clark missing with knees to the body.

Raznjatovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kimbo Clark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Raznjatovic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kimbo Clark tries to break free.

Kimbo Clark showing good submission defense here.
Raznjatovic is trying to stick to Kimbo Clark's back but Kimbo Clark is turning into Raznjatovic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Raznjatovic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kimbo Clark.
Raznjatovic wants to stand and escape but Kimbo Clark is having none of it.
Kimbo Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raznjatovic wants to stand and escape but Kimbo Clark is having none of it.
Kimbo Clark trying to control but Raznjatovic is working from the bottom.
Raznjatovic trying to keep a closed guard but Kimbo Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Kimbo Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kimbo Clark throws a strike but Raznjatovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Raznjatovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kimbo Clark is trying to control the position but Raznjatovic postures up.

Raznjatovic stands up and waves to Kimbo Clark to follow him.
Kimbo Clark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zeljko Raznjatovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Kimbo Clark.
Kimbo Clark is looking to clinch.
Kimbo Clark misses with a takedown attempt

and Raznjatovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Raznjatovic lands an elbow that stopped Kimbo Clark in his tracks for a moment.

Raznjatovic manages to break the clinch.
Raznjatovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Raznjatovic gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeljko Raznjatovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Kimbo Clark's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kimbo Clark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raznjatovic as he jumps to the side.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kimbo Clark enables Raznjatovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kimbo Clark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Raznjatovic landing with the ground and pound.
Raznjatovic with a nice head shot there.
Kimbo Clark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raznjatovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Raznjatovic stands up from Kimbo Clark's guard - Raznjatovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raznjatovic throws a series of punches but Kimbo Clark avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raznjatovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kimbo Clark swivels and escapes.
Kimbo Clark throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kimbo Clark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raznjatovic but Raznjatovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raznjatovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kimbo Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zeljko Raznjatovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Kimbo Clark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raznjatovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kimbo Clark counters with a series of strikes. Raznjatovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Raznjatovic throws a combination that misses
and Kimbo Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Raznjatovic misses with a double jab.
Kimbo Clark wants to counter with a clinch but Raznjatovic pushes him away.
Kimbo Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Raznjatovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kimbo Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Raznjatovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raznjatovic cracks Kimbo Clark with an open hand slap.
Raznjatovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimbo Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Raznjatovic circles away.
Raznjatovic is looking to counter the offense by Kimbo Clark and move into the clinch.
Kimbo Clark lands a leg kick that knocks Raznjatovic off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raznjatovic looks for a takedown but Kimbo Clark sprawls well.
Kimbo Clark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raznjatovic defends it well.
Kimbo Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raznjatovic throws a big counter combination but Kimbo Clark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kimbo Clark wants to clinch.

Raznjatovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimbo Clark, pushing him back against the cage.
Kimbo Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raznjatovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimbo Clark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raznjatovic to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raznjatovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimbo Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Raznjatovic sprawls well. He's pushed Kimbo Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raznjatovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Raznjatovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Raznjatovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Kimbo Clark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Raznjatovic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Raznjatovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kimbo Clark shoots for a takedown but Raznjatovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimbo Clark fails to land the takedown.

Raznjatovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Kimbo Clark kicks off Raznjatovic and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Raznjatovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Raznjatovic is just content to waste time from the top position. Kimbo Clark takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Raznjatovic stands and steps away. Kimbo Clark gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kimbo Clark tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Raznjatovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bob Kimbo Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeljko Raznjatovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raznjatovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeljko Raznjatovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raznjatovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeljko Raznjatovic!
In his post fight interview, Zeljko Raznjatovic gave a big smile as he said 'ZA CECU'.